Can't believe I went more than a month without posting but I've been in dental reconstruction hell, as well as very busy at work. That said, here's a few new and old things that I've been cranking in the Basement Studio recently.

Can't believe we lost J.J. Cale. Without question one of the finest songwriters of my generation but also one of the nicest gentlemen I've ever had the privilege to meet.

Black Joe is back with another collection of tender love ballads... yeah, right!

This will be our next best kept secret to cross over to mass adulation, or at least they should based on this terrific new album!

One of my absolute favorite pop rockers is getting ready to release his first ever covers album.

The new album isn't due until November but Brendan sent me a few tunes to tide me over until it arrives. This one should be a hit, whatever the hell that means!

I am completely in love with this record... here's the title track.

Not only is Jason Isbell one of the finest young songwriters on the scene. He just married Amanda Shires, who is pretty damn terrific as well! Great new record.

They're back!!!!!!!! The rock album we all need right now, pushed forward by one of the best pure rock drummers on the planet, Jon Wurster.

Believe it or not this marks the first time the legendary PHJB have recorded an album containing all original material. Produced by Ben Jaffe and Jim James.

Due to an extremely hectic week I've been unable to find the time to post here. However, I was fortunate enough to spend a fair amount of time up close and personal with the legendary Booker T, and over a crystal clear ISDN connection with Robert Plant. We were putting together the next two episodes of a new show I've been doing called "Playin' Records With Mike." It's a no-bullshit show where an artist and I sit down and simply play records. Remember the days of getting together with your friends and playing records, turning each other on to new stuff, rare stuff, your latest found musical treasures? Well, Mr. Jones and Mr. Plant could not have been any nicer and both men seemed to thoroughly enjoy talking about and playing music they love. I learned a great deal from them both and I'll make sure to let you know when these episodes will air. In the meantime, here's a few choice selections from Booker T and Robert Plant.

Mike Marrone

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